In a saturated solution of calcium phosphate , the conc. Of PO4^3- is 3.3×10^-7. The Ksp of Ca3(PO4)2 is

Dear Student,

The reaction can be described as:
Ca3(PO4)2   3Ca2+ + 2PO43-The molar ratio for Ca2+ and PO43- is 3:2. For 3 moles of Ca2+ , 2 moles of PO43- are required.Concentration of PO43-=3.3 × 10-7 MSo, concentration of Ca2+ =3.3 × 10-7 ×32=4.95 ×10-7 MNow, Ksp=(Ca2+ )3 (PO43-)2=(4.95 ×10-7)3(3.3 × 10-7)2= 1.32 x 10-32

Thus, the Ksp of Ca3(PO4)2 is 1.32 x 10-32.

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